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Elvira, San Diego, CA

Elvira

4.9
4.9
414 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Benvenuti Nella Mia Cucina, Belli De Nonna! Before we dive into the delicious feast prepared for you, let me give you a little taste of my vita. I was born in the heart of Rome, and I've been cooking up a storm my entire life! My cucina has always been the center of the universe for my 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, their friends, loved ones, and acquaintances – everyone was always Benvenuto!

Now, we've brought that same love and flavor right here to San Diego. My beloved grandson, Niccolo', and his amore, Cesarina, are opening the doors of my Cucina with the same warm heart and passion.

Wondering how I made it to 95? Well, it's simple: I ate everything that's served here and filled my life with amore! So, Benvenuti! Don't hesitate to indulge in "Scarpetta" - dip that bread into the sauce, just like my grandchildren used to do at the stove when they thought I wasn't looking.

Here, Belli De Nonna, it’s all about food, family, and creating beautiful memories!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:45 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 224-2884
  • Website
    http://www.ciaoelvira.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elvira offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing Italian food" and "fantastic service." Many diners rave about the authentic flavors and perfectly cooked pasta. The atmosphere is described as "charming" and "welcoming," making it a great spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

414 Reviews

  1. Chelsea

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service were great, the restaurant itself is lovely.the wine was delightful. The music was not great and too loud. Recommend surveying the crowd/average age/ vibes before choosing Italian pop music at Christmas.

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  2. Enrique

    VIP

    San Diego

    165 reviews

    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time, the place is super nice and cozy, service is very welcoming, they even made special plates for us. The pastas are amazing sourcing the caccio peppe… e Will be coming back just for it. The pizza we had was not great, probably a but hard on the crust… next time I’d try one if the other pizzas. But over all a great experience

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Dennis

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was as lovely as always. The food is delicious and the service great. The only restaurant that equals it is Cesarine. It was very enjoyable. Sara M.

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  4. Nicolas

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elvira could be described as a well balanced atmosphere providing a heartwarming and subtle touch of classic roman-italian home living with a modern spin.

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  5. Claudia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1000/10. pizza is great - crispy undercarriage and amazing flavor. gnocchi was great too. service was incredible, really knowledgeable servers who can help guide you on the food and drink menu. they went above and beyond. the vibe is so cozy and authentic. love this place

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  6. Marc

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place in tradition of Cesarina ,portions exc for salads very nice .great shared dessert cake .Wines are pricey even by carafe .Overall very nice dinner experience for 4X

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  7. Ryan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was cute would dine again! Overall great night 🍝

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  8. Derith

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent! Food was good, even though we all thought the menu was confusing. Everyone at the table got something different and we all tried eachothers and we all loved everything

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Claudia

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first experience at Elvira was lovely. My sister and I shared two types of pasta, one with Carbonara sauce, which was divine. The other dish made with bucatini was equally wonderful. Our server was very attentive and made suggestions for appetizers and dessert - caramel custard was our choice. The tables in the patio had heaters, a fireplace and blankets if needed. We were very cozy and warm. I was glad we made reservations as most tables were full on a Sunday night. I highly recommend Elvira for authentic Italian food and great service.

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  10. Brian

    VIP

    San Diego

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of the best restaurants in San Diego (if not THE two best) are Cesarina and Elvira. Given their differing menus it's becoming almost impossible to say which one is better. The service and ambiance of Elvira are exceptional. The food at Elvira is as good as it gets. We shared the meatballs appetizer and then the Diavola pizza and bucatini pasta and all three (and the Sangiovese) were spectacular. Absolutely, positively do yourself a favor and go to Elvira.

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Elvira is rated 4.9 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 times today
Google Map for Elvira

4996 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107-1311

Additional information

  • Area
    Ocean Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:45 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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